The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)

€ 29,400
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 31,700
 VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16) Golf GTI Performance
€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Golf Plus 2.0 TDI is 2.5 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 5.5 inches taller than the Golf GTI Performance.
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI Performance
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
69.3 in
Width
70.8 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
63.8 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)
103.4
168
165.5 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI Performance
3309 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
262 lb
7.92 %
VW Golf GTI Performance (13 - 16)

General

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI Performance
1KP
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFH*
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
227 hp
Golf GTI Performance
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Performance

Performance

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI Performance
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance

▶ REPLAY
23.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.42 lb/hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.98 lb/hp
13.42 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
34 mpg
city
30 mpg
50 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
485 mi
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
485 mi
Golf GTI Performance
Environmental Impact
113.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
121.2 kWh
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1254 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft